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11+ Exam Dates for 2026 Entry – Complete Guide
31 Jul 2025
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11+ Exam Dates for 2026 Entry – Complete Guide

📅 11+ Exam Dates for 2026 Entry (September 2025 Tests)

Parents preparing their children for 11+ exams (September 2025 tests for 2026 entry) need a clear timetable. Below is the official schedule of test dates and result timelines across grammar schools and consortia in England.


Full 11+ Exam Dates Table (2026 Entry)

No. School / Consortium Test Date Results Available
1Barnet – St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School12 Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
2Berkshire – Kendrick School19th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
3Berkshire – Reading School4th & 5th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
4Bexley – Bexley Selection Test9 Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
5Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer TestThu 11 Sept 2025Fri 10 Oct 2025
6Cumbria – QEGS Penrith18th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
7Devon – Colyton Grammar SchoolSat 20 Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
8Devon – Plymouth Consortium (DHSB, DHSG, PHSG)13th & 20th Sept 2025Fri 17 Oct 2025
9Devon – Torbay Grammar SchoolsSat 20 Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
10Dorset ConsortiumSat 20 Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
11Essex Consortium (CSSE)Sat 20 Sept 202513th Oct 2025
12Essex – CCHS Girls3rd Sept 202513th Oct 2025
13Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance TestSat 13 Sept 2025Mon 14 Oct 2025
14Greater Manchester – Loreto Grammar School19th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
15Greater Manchester – St Ambrose College13th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
16Greater Manchester – Stretford Grammar20th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
17Greater Manchester – Urmston Grammar20th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
18Greater Manchester – Sale Grammar20th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
19Greater Manchester – Altrincham Girls’ Grammar School20th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
20Greater Manchester – Altrincham Grammar School for Boys20th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
21Greater Manchester – Stretford Grammar20th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
22Kent TestThu 11 Sept 2025Thurs 16 Oct 2025
23Kingston – Tiffin Girls’ SchoolSat 6 Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
24Kingston – Tiffin School for BoysSat 6 Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
25Lancashire – Lancaster Girls’ Grammar13th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
26Lancashire – Lancaster Royal Grammar13th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
27Lancashire – Clitheroe Royal Grammar13th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
28Lincolnshire ConsortiumSat 13 Sept 2025Fri 17 Oct 2025
29Medway Test9th & 10th Sept 2025Fri 10 Oct 2025
30Redbridge – Ilford County High & Woodford County HighSat 13 Sept 2025By mid-Oct 2025
31Slough Consortium (Langley, Herschel, Upton Court)Sat 13 Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
32Southend – SHSB & WHSBSat 20 Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
33Surrey – Sutton Grammar School14th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
34Surrey – Wilson’s School14th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
35Surrey – Wallington High School for Girls14th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
36Surrey – Wallington County Grammar School14th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
37Surrey – Nonsuch High School for Girls14th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
38Surrey – Greenshaw High School14th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
39Sutton Grammar Schools (SET)14th Sept 2025Fri 17 Oct 2025
40Trafford Grammar Schools (CEM)Sat 20 Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
41Warwickshire Grammar SchoolsSat 13 Sept 2025Fri 17 Oct 2025
42Wolverhampton ConsortiumSat 20 Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
43Wirral – Calday Grange Grammar13th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
44Wirral – West Kirby Grammar School13th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
45Wirral – Wirral Grammar School for Boys13th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
46Wirral – Wirral Grammar School for Girls13th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
47Wolverhampton – Wolverhampton Girls’ High20th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
48Wolverhampton – King Edward VI Grammar (Handsworth)20th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
49Wolverhampton – Queen Mary’s Grammar20th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
50Wolverhampton – Queen Mary’s High School20th Sept 2025Mid-Oct 2025
51Barnet – Queen Elizabeth’s School (QE Boys)17th & 18th Sept 20251 Oct 2025 (provisional)


Two-Stage 11+ Exam Dates (2026 Entry)

No. School Stage 1 Exam Stage 1 Results Stage 2 Exam Stage 2 Results
1 Henrietta Barnett (HBS) 2 Sept 2025 23 Sept 2025 6 Oct 2025 2 Mar 2026 (offers)
2 Sutton – Nonsuch & Wallington High (Girls) 15 Sept 2025 23 Sept 2025 27 Sep 2025 18–19 Oct 2025
3 Sutton – Sutton Grammar, Wilson’s, Wallington County (Boys) 15 Sept 2025 23 Sept 2025 04 Oct 2025 18–19 Oct 2025
4 St Olave’s Grammar School 19 Sept 2025 3 Oct 2025 14 Nov 2025 2 Mar 2026 (offers)
5 Tiffin Girls’ School 2–3 Oct 2025 15 Oct 2025 8 Nov 2025 2 Mar 2026 (offers)
3 Mar 2026 (WL outcomes)
6 Tiffin School (Boys) 3 Oct 2025 15 Oct 2025 Mid-Nov 2025 After 2 Mar 2026 (WL outcomes)


Parent Tips from GLECTA

  • ✅ Register early – deadlines are usually July 2025.
  • ✅ Children should sit mocks in exam conditions to prepare for time pressure.
  • ✅ Focus on region-specific styles (e.g., CSSE wordy maths, Sutton SET English).
  • ✅ Use summer for a revision schedule, not just last-minute prep.

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Frequently Asked Questions – 11+ Exam Dates 2026

When are the 11+ exams for entry in 2026? Most 11+ exams take place in September

  1. For example, Kent Test is on 11th Sept 2025, Bexley Test on 9th Sept 2025, and Redbridge Test on 13th Sept

When will the 11+ results be released? Results are usually published by mid-October

  1. Kent results are due on 16th October, Bucks on 10th October, and Essex/Redbridge by mid-October.

Do all schools use the same test provider? No. They are different for different couties and schools but GL is mostly common..

Can my child sit multiple 11+ exams? Yes, if you apply to schools in different areas. For instance, many students sit both Kent and Bexley tests, or Essex CSSE and Redbridge exams.

How should we prepare for the 11+? Start at least 9–12 months before the test. Build strength in Maths, English, VR and NVR using past papers, mock exams, and exam-day strategies.

What if my child is unwell on exam day? Contact the school immediately. Most offer an alternative sitting if medical evidence (like a GP note) is provided.

Are scores adjusted for age? Yes, standardisation ensures younger children are not disadvantaged compared to older peers.

How do I register my child? Register online through the local authority or school admissions portal, usually between April and July


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